958 reviews for University of South Wales

The teaching on Doc Phot is of a very high quality, I have learnt so much about the genre of photography itself and have had the space to develop and push my own artistic practice - as well as myself. The lecturers have a vast knowledge of documentary photography, with experience of working in photography and curation themselves. This combination allows for holistic teaching and is especially helpful when working on exhibition modules such as the 2nd year communities project. The course is not limited to any type of photography and there is much chance to experiment. Alongside photography, I have learnt further skills such as exhibition fabrication and book making. Every year we work on a collaborative project called Station to Station, in which we travel up and down the valley lines making pictures out and about in the community. This allows us to work with our peers on the course and make pictures very quickly and enjoyably. The project is very exciting, with it being funded by Transport for Wales and having the opportunity to work with photographers in so much depth, over my 3 Station to Stations, I have learnt a lot from my mentors. There have been great opportunities offered while I have been on the course, such as: international trips to Berlin and Budapest, lectures and events by practising photographers and my most valued experience, being mentored by and exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery. The small class and course size allows everyone to really get to know each other and receive strong support from the lecturers - whether this be about work, wellbeing or anything in between!

1. Engaging Lectures: The course is taught through a mix of in-class sessions and online resources, making learning flexible. 2. Supportive Lecturers: The lecturers are approachable and always willing to help, whether through office hours or email. 3. Interesting Content: The course content is relevant, up-to-date, and linked to real-world applications. 4. Good Balance: There’s a nice balance between lectures, assignments, and practical work, keeping things varied and interesting. Worst Aspects: 1. Limited Face-to-Face Time: Sometimes there isn’t enough in-person contact time with lecturers, which can make learning more challenging. 2. Heavy Workload: The course can sometimes feel overwhelming, with a lot of work to balance in a short amount of time. 3. Online Materials: Some online resources can be hard to

I wish there was an online feature for students like myself who cannot always attend due to poor health. This would allow blended learning. This is sometimes available and would be very beneficial if it was always the case.

I would say it is understandable that in a 1 year master programme it will be very demanding for students to complete all courses in the given time. However for my situations, for this few months, it is very hectic and packed for my schedules. For March, I had to deal with acca external exam and internal exam while doing 2 courses assignment while having to attend classes and complete homework and progress test in only a months time. Therefore I would say that it is a bit hard to balance everything very well.

I would say I really like the accommodation and I feel really safe to stay here. Furthermore I like how efficient the staff can be when I encounter problems with the facilities. However I would say the sound insulation is a bit poor as I can very often heard my flat mates chit chatting in their room.

The best side of my course is the leaning supports, class time table. Other hand if they take lecture and the technical class both 3 days in week then it will be good for us or some classes online. In my course there are no online class facilities. From 2nd year if they give us some online classes as a example than we will compare which is better for us. Thank you

My course has given me so many opportunities to advance my skills in the photography world. Every year we do two course projects called 'dominoes and dice' and 'station to station' these projects involve going out into the public and documenting life. My favourite each year has been station to station, it is sponsored by transport for Wales and we spend 3-4 days travelling on a valley line to document the life of the valleys. Both years I have found myself fully immersed in this project, it is run by our course lecturers but they also get two photographers to come in and run the lines. I had a different photographer on my line each year and both years I felt they helped my confidence in approaching people and asking for portraits. In second year we were given the opportunity to have a month long exhibition. This was very exciting for me as I have never had my work on display. This opportunity was mainly possible due to the RCT council. They gave us the space to hold our exhibition and the experience to be a part of the Morfydd Owen festival. Along with this we have also learnt how to make our own photo book. We spent an intense week learning the ins and outs of everything you need to know book wise, from sequencing photos to binding pages to making front covers. I find the way I am taught in class great, my lecturers help me with whatever I need and if I'm feeling a bit stressed and a bit overwhelmed about my module, they help me to calm down and think practically about everything. Outside of lectures they are also great at this when I email asking for help or advice they get back to me as quick as they can. Overall, I find everything about my course amazing and I would 100% recommend it to anyone thinking about applying.

I found having no experience being in student accommodation that Ty Pont was better than expected for me. Although it had its faults I think it was worth the money I was spending on it.

Amazing

They’re good

Very competitive and has pressure but at the same time it’s really interesting and I love doing it

Excellent